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Cheerleading Jump Practice Tips

Would you love to improve your jumps? All it takes is practice, practice and more practice! So here are some things to remember when you are practicing:

1. The way you practice is the way you will perform! If you practice “half way” then when you perform your jumps, they will not be their best.
2. Practice in front of a mirror: This way you can see what your jumps look like.
3. Practice smiling: By doing your facials (facial expressions) in front of a mirror you will automatically smile during your jump execution.
4. Practice on the ground: There are several jumps that you can practice while sitting on the ground including the Tuck Jump and the Toe Touch. This technique will allow you to feel what it should be like in the air.

For more Cheerleading Jump Practice Tips, check them out on the Cheerleading Coaching Center HERE!

Cheerleading Jump Mistakes and Solutions

If you want to master your cheerleading jumps, here are 4 common mistakes and solutions to get you started

1. Practicing with bad habits: Remember, if you want perfect jumps, practice is not enough.  When you practice you MUST use proper skill and technique to create awesome jumps!

2. Starting with your feet apart: When you start with your feet together, you will get the most power and lift off the floor;  also having your feet together looks clean when you perform jumps as a team.

3. Using a double prep: Tendencies to “double-bounce” or add an extra bend of the knees before taking the big dip is a big disadvantage to your success.  When you do this, you are cutting off momentum, wasting energy, and your timing will be off with the rest of your team.

For more cheerleading jump tips, CLICK HERE for our latest post on the Cheerleading Coaching Center.

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Cheerleading Coaches - How to Choose Your Tryout Facilities

Are you a cheerleading coach and getting ready for Tryouts?  Check out our post on the Cheerleading Coaching Center HERE for the 4 facilities you need to start with and SO MUCH MORE!

Cheerleading Tryouts - How to Choose Your Dates

Are you a cheerleading coach and getting ready for Tryouts?  Check out our post on the Cheerleading Coaching Center HERE for the 4 dates you need to start with and SO MUCH MORE!

More Core Exercises for Cheerleaders

Here is another great exercise that will strengthen your core - PLANKS!

This basic plank position is the perfect position to start with.  It is a great exercise to squeeze in 3 sets in the morning, while you are watching TV or just before you go to bed.  Here are some tips to remember:

• 1 set is 8 counts
• Make sure you have your body in a straight line.
• To start, keep your knees on the ground and then work up to straight leg planks.

For more exercises to help with ALL of your cheerleading skills, click on CHEERLEADING EXERCISES on the Cheerleading Coaching Center. :-)

 

How to Coach Cheerleading - Common Cheerleading Stunting Mistakes and Solutions

Stunting is SO MUCH FUN but it takes time to master! So to help you get their quicker, you should cultivate great stunting habits and avoid some common mistakes:

1.) You have Stunt Position Miss-Matches: Most everyone wants to be the flyer – we all know it! However, when you are starting and very few, if any of your athletes know proper technique, you MUST choose stunt positions based on body size to help prevent injuries.

2.) The Spotter Backs Up: It is a normal tendency to back up when something is coming your way. However, when you are a Spotter and your Flyer is coming down, you must lean in to catch them.

3.) You have Several Stunt Captains in the Same Group: You should have 1 person in charge of your stunt group ( generally the Spotter as they can see when everyone is ready ) If you have several people talking, someone may not be able to hear instructions and that is when injuries happen.

4.) Progression is your Goal: Stunting looks so easy when you watch a college team or great all star team. Remember, it took YEARS for all of their athletes to get that good! When stunting, it is important that you START AT THE BEGINNING and not just try a stunt because it looks easy. Perfection should be your goal – perfecting a stunt before progressing on to the next one.  

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How to Coach Cheerleading - Cheerleading Stunting Safety Tips

Cheerleading Safety Tips:

• Perfection before progressions!!! Make sure ALL of your stunt group members are READY to try a new stunt before you attempt it.
• Use HANDS ON SPOTTING for all stunts to help minimize falls and injuries.
• Look at the area where you are stunting and make sure you have plenty of room and proper safety mats. Also, if you are outside, check to see if there are any rocks, sticks or uneven ground that my through your group off.
• Only stunt when every member of your team has the proper attire on! That means everyone must have athletic shoes and proper clothing with no jewelry, and hair pulled back.  Please note, do not wear shorts with pockets as they can catch your flyer’s feet on the way down and make them fall.

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How to Coach Cheerleading - How to Teach Cheerleading

 

When teaching new skills to your cheerleaders, here are some tips to keep in mind to help them absorb the curriculum easier to learn faster:

1. Make it FUN and SMILE - it so SO MUCH easier to pay attention to someone who is having fun and friendly. :-)
2. Be Prepared!!!!! If you start teaching and don't know what comes next, you will lose the respect and attention of your team.
3. Put your team in a formation and not just standing anywhere - structure is a great thing!
4. SHOW what you are teaching FIRST to give the team an idea of what you expect. Obviously you can not show the stunts but you can do the motions.
5. When teaching, there is a formula that works great: Teach feet / legs first, arms next and then add the head motions.
6. Teach SLOW and LOUD!
7. Repeat Often! Remember, repetition is the mother of skill :-)
8. ALWAYS cue the upcoming movements BEFORE they come up.
9. GIVE COMPLIMENTS as you go and reinforce the positive commitment that your team is trying and learning.

For more Great Tips, Tools, Ideas and Curriculum to help you have the BEST Cheerleading Season, Join the #1 Cheerleading Resource Community TODAY – Click HERE and Get Your FREE BONUSES with your membership!

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How to Do Cheerleading Jumps

Are you ready to have AMAZING Cheerleading Jumps?  Let us help you get there quickly with the Cheerleading Jumps Book from the CIC Cheerleading Mastery Series! 

We have everything you need to know to get started and to master your jumps including the Toe Touch!!!    Here is what you will be getting to help you have GORGEOUS Jumps:

• Detailed photos, descriptions and tips of the 8 Cheerleading Jumps including: the Toe Touch, Front Hurdler, Straight Jump, Tuck, Herkey, Spread Eagle, Double Hook and the Side Hurdler.

• 3 Easy Stretches to improve your flexibility.

• 5 Jump Exercises to give you gorgeous jumps.

• 9 Common Mistakes and Easy Solutions.

• 6 Practice Tips to help you practice on your own.

• Detailed breakdown of the approach and landing of your jumps.

• Practice Log to help you reach your jump goals.

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How to Communicate with Your Team and Parents

Now that your season is going, it is a must that you communicate with your cheerleaders and parents on a regular basis.  Check out the latest article on the Cheerleading Coaching Center for the TOP 7 COMMUNICATIONS TOOLS that you can use for you team and see which one is best for you!  :-)